SETE Urges Greek State to Support Russia-reliant Tourism Enterprises

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The Greek Tourism Confederation (SETE) is calling on the government to introduce measures that will support enterprises reliant on tourism from the Russian market and find ways to compensate for losses as a result of the war in Ukraine. In a letter to government officials, including Finance Minister Christos Staikouras and Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias, […]

Greece Seeks Ways to Back Tourism Firms Reliant on Russia, Ukraine

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The Greek government is examining ways to support tourism enterprises that work primarily with Russian and Ukrainian travelers, Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias said this week. In an interview to public broadcaster ERT on Thursday, Kikilias said efforts were being made to compensate for losses suffered by tour operators, travel agents and hotels reliant on the […]

Russia War Pushes Ferry Ticket Fares to Greek Islands Higher

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Photo source: EC / Photographer: Yorgos Karahalis Greek ferry operators announced this week that they were expecting ticket fares to the Greek islands to increase by approximately 10 to 12 percent as a result of soaring fuel prices – a result of the Russia-Ukraine war. The majority of ferry operators have either already increased ticket […]

Greece – EU Culture Ministers Call for Protection of Ukraine Heritage

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Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni and her EU counterparts are calling for the protection of Ukraine’s cultural heritage under the Declaration of the European Ministers Responsible for Culture, Audiovisual and Media in Support of Ukraine. In an informal meeting in France, this week, Europe’s ministers responsible for culture, audiovisual and media expressed solidarity

Greek Tourism Industry Resilient Despite Russia-Ukraine Crisis

By admin 10 Μαρτίου 2022 No comment

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Passengers arriving from New York with Delta Air Lines’ first flight from the US for the 2022 summer season, March 8. Photo source: ANA-MPA/Alexandros Beltes Greece’s tourism industry is resilient and will deal with the repercussions of the Russia-Ukraine war as it did with the Covid-19 crisis, said Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias. In an interview […]

Greece Expecting Tourist Cancelations from Russia

By admin 10 Μαρτίου 2022 No comment

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archive photo © GTP Greek Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias confirmed this week that the Russia-Ukraine war would inevitably lead to tourist cancelations, adding however that Greece’s tourism industry was resilient. During an interview to Open TV on Thursday, the minister said he was expecting cancelations but added that the Russian market accounted for a small […]

ITB Berlin: Ukraine War Expected to Impact Tourism

By admin 9 Μαρτίου 2022 No comment

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Opening press conference of ITB Berlin 2022: Katie Gallus (moderator) with Martin Ecknig, CEO of Messe Berlin; Peter Kautz, MD of Statista Q; and Norbert Fiebig, president of the German Travel Association (DRV). Photo source: ITB Berlin Russia’s war activities in Ukraine and the inevitable repercussions are bound to impact the tourism industry, said German […]

Greeks Join Ukraine Airbnb Support Initiative

By admin 9 Μαρτίου 2022 No comment

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The Greek Property Managers Association (PASIDA) has joined a global Airbnb initiative to raise funds for people impacted by the Russian invasion through symbolic bookings made for properties in Ukraine. People worldwide have been booking Airbnbs in Ukraine without planning to go or stay raising more than 2 million dollars while the San Francisco-based company […]

Greek Hoteliers to Host, Offer Work to Ukrainian Refugees

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Refugees from Ukraine cross the border into Poland. Photo source: European Commission / Photographer: Bartosz Siedlik Hoteliers in Greece said this week that they would be opening their hotels to host and provide employment to displaced Ukrainians following Russia’s invasion of the country. Speaking on Open TV on Wednesday, Hellenic Hoteliers Federation

European Travel Commission Stands in Solidarity with Ukraine

By admin 4 Μαρτίου 2022 No comment

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Photo source: ETC The European Travel Commission (ETC), representing national tourism organisations of Europe, on Thursday issued a statement condemning the military aggression by the Russian Federation and expressing solidarity with the people of Ukraine. “The Russian military invasion in Ukraine is in direct opposition to the fundamental values of the European project